Chapter 1: Business Architecture in Context
This chapter introduces Business Architecture as the foundation connecting strategy to operations. It details the Business Architect role, outlines the EBA Roadmap phases, and uses a case study to demonstrate how BA guides organizational transformation.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to:
- Explain Business Architecture's role within Enterprise Architecture
- Describe the Business Architect's responsibilities and core competencies
- Outline the EBA Roadmap phases for a Business Architecture engagement
- Articulate the value proposition of Business Architecture for transformation initiatives
- Recall the Novara case study context and transformation challenges
Key Concepts
Self-Assessment
Before moving to the next chapter, ensure you can:
Reflection Questions
Apply these concepts to your own context:
1. In your organization, how clear is the connection between strategic goals and operational activities? Where might Business Architecture help clarify that connection?
2. Which of the Business Architect competencies (analysis, communication, facilitation, modeling, business acumen, systems thinking) do you feel strongest in? Which would you most want to develop?
3. Thinking about a transformation initiative you've experienced, how might Business Architecture have helped? What challenges might it have prevented or addressed?